The 2026-27 Budget: Child Welfare

Mar 3, 2026 - Some questions could include: If the Legislature does not make an appropriation to implement the Tiered Rate Structure beginning in 2027-28, the current, interim LOC rate structure for foster care maintenance payments would remain in place.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/5147

The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 18, 2026 - Finally, we provide an update on estimates for the Legislature ’s previous action to expand CFAP to undocumented immigrants in 2027-28. Background CalFresh and CFAP CalFresh Provides Federally Funded Nutrition Assistance to Low-Income Californians.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5126

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 21, 2025 - Funding for DSS ’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention to Develop a Standardized Curriculum for Mandated Reporters ($0.6  Million General Fund in 2025-26, Growing to $6  Million 2027-28, and About $1  Million Ongoing).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5086/6

The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation

Mar 5, 2026 - H.R. 1 Puts Strain on State and County Budgets State Faces Structural Deficit … Even before considering H.R.  1, our office and the administration estimate that the state faces significant structural budget deficits starting in 2027 ‑28.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Mar 18, 2026 - In  particular, we note that the proposal to shift IHSS hours growth costs to counties does not assume savings until 2027 ‑28. This means that the Legislature has time to fully understand the proposal and its implications before taking action.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5166

The 2024-25 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure at May Revision

May 23, 2024 - Last-Mile Project Grants Delays $200  Million General Fund From 2025 ‑26 to 2027 ‑28. The May Revision proposes to delay $200  million General Fund for last-mile projects planned for appropriation in 2025 ‑26 by two fiscal years to 2027 ‑28.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4906

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 21, 2025 - The spending plan accelerates the end of the hold harmless period to February 28, 2026, resulting in one-time savings of $75  million General Fund. Establishes Additional Criteria That Service Providers Must Satisfy in Order to Be Eligible to Earn Quality Incentive Payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5086/1

The 2025-26 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 19, 2025 - Automation for the expansion is now expected to begin in 2026-27, with benefit distribution to begin in 2027-28 (for newly eligible recipients). Other Programs and Pilots Provide Supplemental Benefits and Emergency Food Support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4971

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 16, 2025 - These fee increases, which are estimated to generate about $50  million in new revenue through 2027-28, are designed to help DFPI address a significant structural deficit in the Financial Protection Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5081/

The 2025-26 Budget: Child Welfare

Feb 13, 2025 - Over the next few years, DSS will work toward implementation —in terms of developing detailed program guidance and taking other necessary steps to prepare for the Tiered Rate Structure —with the new rates slated to begin rolling out to youth and caregivers in 2027-28.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4962